Manatee Observation Deck

A Great place to view some manatees or just relax along the water.

It is a very nice observation deck but parking is limited. This site is located along the Courtenay Parkway North. If you are coming from the north and turn off US 1 it can be a little intimidating du...

Lots of manatees!

Was hoping to catch a glimpse of a manatee. But there were about 20, within 20 metres of the platform. Apparently they are there to mate in August.

Lots of manatee to see

It was a surprise to see so many manatee around in May. We were able to see them frolick and play near the shore. We also were able to see them when we were on the boat. This is a good place to relax ...

Lives up to its name

Having visited the National park we were directed to this spot and it was well worth the 7 mile drive there from the visitor centre. There were around a dozen manatees right on the shoreline doing wha...

Unbelievable - over 20 manatees at the viewing deck

We saw a herd of 20 manatees. They were swimming around in the canal. There were about 5 or 6 in a small cove at the left end of the observation deck. They would move around in the cove, go out into t...